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Israel says it can send Lebanon ‘back to Stone Age’ as UN warns against war

Israel said it does not want war in Lebanon but could send its neighbour “back to the Stone Age”, as the UN’s...

Published 27 Jun, 2024 11:34am

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UN aid chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ consequences of Gaza shortages

DOHA: The stranglehold on aid reaching Gaza threatens an “apocalyptic” outcome, the UN’s humanitarian chief Martin...

Published 19 May, 2024 05:10pm

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Israel strikes eastern Rafah as ceasefire talks end with no deal

CAIRO/RAFAH: Israeli forces bombarded areas of Rafah on Thursday, Palestinian residents said, as Prime Minister...

Updated 10 May, 2024 09:17pm

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Macron urges Netanyahu to open Gaza crossing

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to open a major...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 11:35pm

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UN aid chief sees ‘promising signs’ of Gaza access via Israel crossing

GENEVA: UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said Thursday he saw promising signs that the Kerem Shalom crossing...

Published 07 Dec, 2023 10:51pm

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Israel will not limit Gaza truck numbers: UN aid chief

GENEVA: The UN’s humanitarian chief said Wednesday that Israel had decided not to cap the number of trucks allowed...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 11:21pm

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UN humanitarian chief heading to Mideast for Gaza aid negotiations

GENEVA: The UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said he would be heading to the Middle East on Tuesday to try to...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 07:39pm

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UN aid chief calls for immediate release of hostages in Israel-Hamas war

GENEVA: The head of the United Nations humanitarian relief agency on Tuesday called for the immediate release of all...

Published 10 Oct, 2023 11:20pm

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WFP says $13mn-14mn worth of food looted in Sudan

GENEVA: The World Food Programme (WFP) has estimated that $13 million to $14 million worth of food products destined...

Published 04 May, 2023 11:16pm

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Clashes rock Sudan truce as top UN official arrives

KHARTOUM: Persistent fighting between Sudan’s rival generals undermined efforts to firm up a truce Wednesday, as a...

Published 03 May, 2023 02:25pm

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UN sending envoy over ‘unprecedented’ Sudan war fallout

KHARTOUM: The top United Nations humanitarian official is heading to the Sudan region due to the “rapidly...

Published 01 May, 2023 11:08am

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UN appeals for $5.6 billion for aid to Ukraine in 2023

GENEVA: The United Nations said Wednesday that $5.6 billion was needed this year to provide humanitarian aid in...

Published 15 Feb, 2023 05:38pm

UN launches record $51.5bn funding appeal

Estimates that 339 million people worldwide will need some form of emergency assistance next year

Updated 02 Dec, 2022 10:11am

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UN seeks humanitarian contact group for Ukraine

UNITED NATIONS: UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths announced Monday that he will meet Turkish President Recep...

Published 19 Apr, 2022 09:36am

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UN calls for safe aid delivery to Ukraine combat zones

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations needs safe passage to deliver humanitarian aid to conflict zones in Ukraine, a...

Published 08 Mar, 2022 12:14pm

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UN aid chief says 'let us do our job' in Ukraine: AFP interview

GENEVA: The United Nations' aid chief pleaded Thursday for the protection of civilians in Ukraine and for unhindered...

Published 03 Mar, 2022 07:59pm

World

‘Horrified’ UN official condemns reported killings in Myanmar

A senior UN official said he was horrified by the reported killing of at least 35 civilians in Myanmar and called on...

Published 27 Dec, 2021 11:04am

World

UN releases emergency funds to save Afghan health system from collapse

GENEVA: The United Nations aid chief said Wednesday he had released $45 million in emergency funds to help prevent...

Published 22 Sep, 2021 03:56pm

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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 17	278.75
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 17	278.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 17	156.30
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 17	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 17	1.22
Euro to USD / Jan 17	1.03

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 17	5,996.66
India Sensex / Jan 17	76,619.33
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 17	38,451.46
Nasdaq / Jan 17	19,630.20
Hang Seng / Jan 17	19,584.06
FTSE 100 / Jan 17	8,505.22
Dow Jones / Jan 17	43,487.83
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 17	20,903.39

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 17	78.88
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 17	18,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 17	242,283
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 17	2,703.25
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 17	67.60
Petrol/Litre / Jan 18	256.13

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Jan 17 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	7.60 ▲ 1.00 (15.15%)
S.G.Power / Jan 17 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	9.51 ▲ 1.00 (11.75%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Jan 17 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	10.50 ▲ 1.00 (10.53%)
AN Textile Mill / Jan 17 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	12.82 ▲ 1.17 (10.04%)
Jah.Sidd. Co. / Jan 17 Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd.(JSCL)	23.62 ▲ 2.15 (10.01%)
Agritech Non-voting / Jan 17 Agritech Non-Voting Preference(AGLNCPS)	24.20 ▲ 2.20 (10.00%)
Arif Habib Ltd. / Jan 17 Arif Habib Limited(AHL)	66.21 ▲ 6.02 (10.00%)
Bilal Fibres / Jan 17 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	15.95 ▲ 1.45 (10.00%)
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 17 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	77.09 ▲ 7.01 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
JS Global Banking / Jan 17 JS Global Banking Sector (ETF)(JSGBETF)	19.77 ▼ -2.75 (-12.21%)
First Capital Equities / Jan 17 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.35 ▼ -0.72 (-11.86%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jan 17 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	7 ▼ -0.88 (-11.17%)
Service Textile / Jan 17 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	14.98 ▼ -1.66 (-9.98%)
Gulshan Sp. / Jan 17 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.01 ▼ -0.43 (-9.68%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jan 17 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	27.51 ▼ -2.70 (-8.94%)
Mandviwala / Jan 17 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	21.50 ▼ -2.00 (-8.51%)
Universal Ins. / Jan 17 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.23 ▼ -0.65 (-6.58%)
Tata Textile / Jan 17 Tata Textile Mills Limited(TATM)	47.10 ▼ -2.80 (-5.61%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	103,704,415 ▲ 0.01
Cnergyico PK / Jan 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	37,108,232 ▲ 0.04
Hub Power Co. / Jan 17 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	36,743,585 ▲ 5.79
Hascol Petrol / Jan 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	32,265,861 ▲ 0.83
Dewan Motors / Jan 17 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	28,402,498 ▲ 2.84
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 17 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	24,195,904 ▲ 7.01
Pak Refinery / Jan 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,625,081 ▲ 0.94
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 17 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	16,675,539 ▲ 0.30
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	16,024,776 ▲ 0.09

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